19 July 2017
Updated the exclusion review process and included non-statutory annexes for headteachers and parents. The changes are factual and aim to provide clarity. They do not change the rights of, or requirements on, schools, children or parents. For use from 1 September 2017.

10 February 2015
Added further clarification for anybody reviewing exclusion decisions taken between 5 January and 1 February 2015.

2 February 2015
The School Reform Minister Nick Gibb has removed the current guidance to address some issues with process and we will be issuing updated guidance in due course.

9 December 2014
Added the document 'Exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units in England: from 5 January 2015'.

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